WISCONSIN — Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) last week announced that Gold Star family members will be able to get a personalized Gold Star Family license plate at no cost to them in honor of their loved one’s service and sacrifice.
A release from Evers’ office said the governor signed 2025 Wisconsin Act 50 last December to permanently waive the fee and allow Gold Star families to personalize their Gold Star specialty license plate at no cost.
2025 Wisconsin Act 50 went into effect on Wednesday, July 1.
There are currently 483 active Gold Star license plates on Wisconsin roads, and only 296 of those active plates are personalized, according to the release. Among the variety of special group license plates, Gold Star license plates are available only to the immediate family of a service member killed in the line of military duty.
In addition to these plates having no annual special registration fee, the $15 annual personalization fee is now also waived, the release said.
“The Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offers 70 types of special license plates, eight military-related plates and 65 decals dedicated to military service,” said WisDOT Secretary Kristina Boardman. “Providing the Gold Star Family specialty license plate is one way to recognize the contributions of families who’ve lost a loved one, but we’re pleased to be able to acknowledge them further. Waiving the personalization fee is one more way to honor their incredible sacrifice.”
“As we prepare to commemorate America’s 250th, it’s especially important that we acknowledge and recognize the strength, dedication and sacrifice of all those who’ve served, defended and protected the rights, freedoms and values we hold dear, most especially for the families of those who’ve paid the ultimate price,” Evers stated. “This is a small but meaningful way for the state to honor the bravery and sacrifice of our military heroes and to recognize their families who miss them, love them, and mourn them every day.”
The Gold Star license plates are available to order and personalize online at www.specialplates.wi.gov.
Wisconsinites can also explore and purchase other special license plate designs, including the state’s new Blackout design and Retro butter yellow design, at most DMVs, at participating dealers and third parties who already stock Wisconsin plates and online at www.wisconsindmv.gov/specialplates.
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